SSC-GD 2021 Questions
17 Nov 2021 • Shift 1
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Question 1
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, KILOGRAM is written as LZQFNKHJ. How will AIRCRAFT be written in that language?
A
BSHZQEZBB
ZHSBQZQHC
SEZQBQHZD
SEZQHZBQQuestion 2
Logical Reasoning
‘Complicated’ is related to ‘Simple’ in the same way as ‘Shrink’ is related to ‘______’.
A
ExpandB
ExecuteC
ShortenD
NarrowQuestion 3
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, 'NOTION' is coded as '13127181213'. How will 'BEAUTIFY' be coded in that language?
A
2522266718212B
2505016718212C
2022266818222D
2522268719215Question 4
Logical Reasoning
Eight friends, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W are sitting around a round table facing its centre. P is in between R and S. T sits third to the left of W. Q is to the immediate left of S. T sits third to the right of S. V is between U and W. Who is sitting between S and W?
A
TB
PC
QD
RQuestion 5
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 16, 9, 27, 19, 76, 67, 335, ?
A
650B
325C
415D
90Question 6
Logical Reasoning
Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the letter-cluster that is different.
A
LOPKB
EVIRC
CXGVD
HSLOQuestion 7
Logical Reasoning
Select the combination of letters that when sequentially placed in the blanks of the given series will complete the series. P_RQPS_ _P_ _Q_SR_P_RQ
A
SRQSRPQSB
SRSQRPQSC
QRQSRPQSD
SQQSRPQSQuestion 8
Logical Reasoning
Read the given statements and conclusions carefully. Assuming that the information given in the statements is true, even if it appears to be at variance with commonly known facts, decide which of the given conclusions logically follow(s) from the statements. Statements: Some stars are planets. Some planets are comets. Conclusions: I. Some comets are planets. II. All stars are comets.
A
Only conclusion I followsB
Only conclusion II followsC
Both conclusions I and II followD
Neither conclusion I nor II followsQuestion 9
Logical Reasoning
Radha (female) and Gyanesh (male) have three daughters - Manuja, Tarini, and Sushma. Tarini is married to Jai and Sushma is married to Abhay. Akhil is the third son-in-law of Gyanesh. Akhil has two children Piyush and Rani. Jai has two daughters Richa and Neha. Mridul is the only son of Abhay. How is Radha related to Rani?
A
Meternal GrandmotherB
mother-in-lawC
MotherD
cousin sisterQuestion 10
Logical Reasoning
Select the number from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. 240, 258, 278, 300, ?
A
324B
312C
400D
355Question 11
Logical Reasoning
Two years ago, T was twice as old as P. P is thrice as old as R. In five years, P will be 29. What is the present age of T?
A
42B
48C
44D
46Question 12
Logical Reasoning
Two different position of the same dice are shown, the six faces of which are numbered from 1 to 6. Select the number that will be on the face opposite to the face having '6'.
A
1B
3C
4D
2Question 13
Logical Reasoning
In a certain code language, ‘ABSTRACT’ is written as ‘IIYYVDEU’. How will ‘INSTINCT’ be written in that language?
A
QUYYNPEUB
QUYYMQEUC
OUYYNQEUD
QUYYPMEUQuestion 14
Logical Reasoning
Select the option that is related to the third term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term. METHOD : OIZPYP :: NORMAL : ?
A
PSXUKXB
PXSUXKC
QRYVLYD
PSXVLXQuestion 15
Logical Reasoning
Six friends A, B, C, D, E, and F are sitting in a straight horizontal row facing north. B sits between F and C. E sits third to the right of C. D is sitting immediately to the left of E. Who sits second to the right of B?
A
EB
FC
AD
DQuestion 16
Logical Reasoning
Study the given pattern carefully and select the number that can replace the question mark (?) in it. 57 28 29 68 ? 33 72 37 35
A
34B
33C
35D
29Question 17
Logical Reasoning
Select the letter-cluster from among the given options that can replace the question mark (?) in the following series. UC, AE, GG, MI, SK, ?
A
LMB
YMC
YOD
WNQuestion 18
Logical Reasoning
Select the correct option that indicates the arrangement of the given words in the order in which they appear in an English dictionary. 1. Creditor 2. Creature 3. Credible 4. Creditable 5. Credentials
A
2, 5, 1, 3, 4B
2, 5, 4, 3, 1C
2, 5, 3, 4, 1D
3, 5, 1, 4, 2Question 19
Logical Reasoning
Which of the given equations is correctly balanced if ‘A’ means ‘+’, ‘B’ means ‘–’, ‘C’ means ‘×’, and ‘D’ means ‘÷’?
A
66 B 2 D 54 C 18 = 135B
45 A 5 C 7 D 14 = 77C
45 D 5 C 7 A 14 = 77D
66 C 2 B 54 D 18 = 135Question 20
Logical Reasoning
Select the option that is related to the third number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the sixth number is related to the fifth number. 16 : 256 :: 21 : ? :: 19 : 361
A
441B
324C
422D
484Question 21
GK
How many seats did the Indian National Congress win at the Bihar Assembly Elections held during October-November, 2020?
A
22B
15C
10D
19Question 22
GK
What is the ratio of money held by public in currency to that they hold in bank deposits called?
A
Reserve Deposit RatioB
Cash Reserve RatioC
Currency Deposit RatioD
Statutory Liquidity RatioQuestion 23
GK
As per an announcement made by the Chairman of ISRO on 6 September 2021, Chandrayaan-2 had completed ______ revolutions of the Moon.
A
9000B
12000C
15000D
11000Question 24
GK
According to APEDA report 2020 which Indian state has the highest percentage of commercially cultivated floriculture?
A
Tamil NaduB
MaharashtraC
KarnatakaD
Madhya PradeshQuestion 25
GK
In which of the following cities of India is the ‘Saptak Music Festival’ celebrated?
A
AhmedabadB
LucknowC
BhopalD
AmritsarQuestion 26
GK
In August 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award would be renamed to ______.
A
Ekalavya Khel Ratna AwardB
Vijay Hazare Khel Ratna AwardC
Dronacharya Khel Ratna AwardD
Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna AwardQuestion 27
GK
Who among the following dancers is best known for the renaissance of the ’Bharatnatyam’ dance form?
A
Mallika SarabhaiB
Yamini KrishnamurthyC
Rukmani Devi ArundaleD
Alarmel ValliQuestion 28
GK
Which country is regarded as the origin of SUMO Wrestling game?
A
JapanB
VietnamC
IndonesiaD
South KoreaQuestion 29
GK
Which of the following was NOT a Mesopotamian language?
A
ElamiteB
AmoriteC
AkkadianD
SumerianQuestion 30
GK
In which city did the freedom fighter Chandrashekhar Azad shoot himself on being besieged by the British police?
A
JabalpurB
KanpurC
AllahabadD
BhopalQuestion 31
GK
CNG stands for which among the following?
A
Cardiac nerve gridB
Coal and natural gasesC
Compressed natural gasD
Chemically neutral geneQuestion 32
GK
Who is known as the 'Father of Microeconomics'?
A
Paul KrugmanB
Milton FriedmanC
James J HeckmanD
Alfred MarshallQuestion 33
GK
Who is the author of the book 'Two Lives'?
A
VS NaipaulB
Arvind AdigaC
Salman RusdieD
Vikram SethQuestion 34
GK
Till which year was Bangladesh a part of Pakistan?
A
1962B
1974C
1971D
1956Question 35
GK
With reference to India's freedom movement, which Prime Minister of Great Britain announced the Communal Award in 1932?
A
Neville ChamberlainB
Sir Winston ChurchillC
Stanley BaldwinD
James Ramsay MacDonaldQuestion 36
GK
The Kadam dam is located at the confluence of the Kadam river into ______.
A
SharavatiB
Godavari C
KabiniD
KaveriQuestion 37
GK
Who among the following was instrumental in declaring Awadh a disturbed region requiring it to be brought under British control?
A
Lord WellesleyB
Lord DalhousieC
Lord CanningD
Lord RiponQuestion 38
GK
The Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha is removed from his office by:
A
the order of the Vice-President of IndiaB
the order of the Comptroller and Auditor-General of IndiaC
a resolution of the Lok Sabha passed by a majority of all the then members of the Lok SabhaD
the order of the Attorney-General for IndiaQuestion 39
GK
When the caterpillar is ready to enter the next stage of its life cycle called ______, it first weaves a net to hold itself.
A
eggB
pupaC
late cocoonD
early cocoonQuestion 40
GK
Which of the following is the SI base unit for photometry — the science of measuring light as perceived by the human visual system?
A
AmpereB
MoleC
CandelaD
KelvinQuestion 41
GK
India is ranked at the ________ place in the ‘Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI) 2021’, which was released on 7 December 2020.
A
10 thB
15 thC
11 thD
20 thQuestion 42
GK
In November 2020, WhatsApp partnered with five Indian banks to process its payment services. Which of the following banks is NOT one of the five banks in that list?
A
AxisB
Bank of IndiaC
HDFCD
Jio Payments BankQuestion 43
GK
Who among the following was awarded the 2020 Tyler Prize for Environmental Achievement on 27 January 2020?
A
Partha S DasguptaB
Pavan SukhdevC
Jyoti Par khD
Madhav GadgilQuestion 44
GK
In which of the following states is the Yumthang Valley located?
A
UttarakhandB
Himachal PradeshC
NagalandD
SikkimQuestion 45
GK
The International Cricket Council (ICC) Board announced a minimum age policy for International cricket in November 2020. As per the policy, a player must be at least __________ to play cricket globally.
A
16 years oldB
15 years oldC
14 years oldD
13 years oldQuestion 46
Arithmetic
The average height of 20 students of class 8 is 152 cm and the average height of 15 students of class 9 is 168 cm. What is the average height (to the nearest cm) of the students of both classes?
A
159B
160C
157D
158Question 47
Arithmetic
A man lent out ₹14,000 at 5% and ₹19,000 at 6% simple interest per annum. His total income (in ₹) from the interest in 3 years is:
A
3,420B
2,100C
5,445D
5,520Question 48
Arithmetic
The marked price of an article is ₹550. It is sold for ₹317.90, after giving three successive discounts of 15%, x% and 20% on its marked price. If it is sold by giving a single discount of 2 x %. then its selling price (in ₹) will be:
A
440B
385C
495D
484Question 49
Arithmetic
How many minutes will Radha take to cover a distance of 1950 m. if she runs at a speed of 26 km\h?
A
\(7\frac{1}{2}\) minutesB
\(4\frac{1}{2}\) minutesC
\(3\frac{1}{2}\) minutesD
\(5\frac{1}{2}\) minutesQuestion 50
Arithmetic
What is the least number added to 2483 so that it is completely divisible by 3, 4, 5 and 6?
A
37B
23C
22D
30Question 51
Arithmetic
A certain sum of money doubles itself in 6 years on simple interest. How much time (in years) will it take to become five times of itself at the same rate?
A
30B
24C
35D
28Question 52
Arithmetic
The difference between the height and the radius of a solid cylinder is 23 cm. The total surface area of the cylinder is 1628 cm². The height and the radius of the cylinder, respectively, are (take π = \(\frac{{22}}{7}\) ):
A
33 cm, 10 cmB
30 cm, 7 cmC
32 cm, 9 cmD
28 cm, 5 cmQuestion 53
Arithmetic
The number of years taken for a sum of ₹5,000 to become ₹5,832 at a rate of 16% per annum compounded half-yearly.
A
1.5 yearsB
\(\frac{1}{2}\) years C
2 yearsD
1 yearQuestion 54
Arithmetic
Pipes A and B can empty a full tank in 15 minutes and 20 minutes, respectively, while pipe C alone can fill the empty tank in 8 minutes. If pipes A, B and C are opened together, then in how many hours will the tank be filled?
A
2.5B
1.5C
2D
3Question 55
Arithmetic
By selling an article for ₹1800, triple the profit is obtained than the profit that would have been obtained by selling it for ₹1350. The cost price (in ₹ ) of the article is:
A
1200B
1125C
1250D
1175Question 56
Arithmetic
Raghu bought some pens at the rate of 12 for ₹100 and an equal number of pens at 15 for ₹135. How many pens should he sell for ₹260, so as to make a profit of 20%?
A
20B
30C
24D
25Question 57
Arithmetic
A shopkeeper buys a table fan marked at ₹2,600 on 18% discount. He marked it for ₹2,800 and allows a 15% discount. How much does he earn?
A
₹420B
₹200C
₹220D
₹248Question 58
Arithmetic
The value of \(\frac{{33}}{{40}} + \frac{1}{5}\left[ {\frac{4}{5} - \frac{1}{5} \times \left( {\frac{7}{8} - \frac{5}{4}} \right)} \right] - \frac{4}{5}\) is:
A
\(\frac{1}{5}\)B
\(\frac{1}{4}\)C
\(\frac{1}{7}\)D
\(\frac{1}{3}\)Question 59
Arithmetic
Five years ago, the average age of A, B and C was 20 years. Six years ago, the average age of B and C was 9 years. What will be the age (in years) of A 3 years from now?
A
41B
48C
45D
47Question 60
Arithmetic
A sum of ₹ 73,500 is divided among A,B,C and D in the ratio 3 : 7 : 9 : 11, respectively. What is the sum of the shares of A and D?
A
₹34,300B
₹39,200C
₹24,500D
₹29,400Question 61
Arithmetic
If 25% of x is 40 less than 30% of (x + 60), then 35% of (x- 40) is what percentage more than 120?
A
\(16\frac{2}{3}\) %B
20%C
\(12\frac{1}{2}\) %D
25%Question 62
Arithmetic
A man bought two mobiles phones for ₹50,000. He sold one of them at a profit of 15% and the other at a loss of 20%. If the selling price of each mobile is the same, what is the approximate cost price (to the nearest rupee) of the mobile that was sold at a loss?
A
27,368B
25,465C
29,487D
20,513Question 63
Arithmetic
If X is 12.25% more than Y. then Y is approximately_____ less than X.
A
3%B
10.9%C
12%D
15.6%Question 64
Arithmetic
Two numbers are in the ratio 9 : 11. If their HCF is 23, then the difference of the two numbers is:
A
46B
146C
56D
253Question 65
Arithmetic
A factory requires 56 machines to manufacture a given number of articles in 144 days. How many machines will be required to produce the same number of articles in 96 days?
A
63B
84C
77D
81Question 66
Arithmetic
A can do a certain work in 15 days. B is 10% less efficient than A, and C is 20% more efficient than A. All the three work together for 3 days. The remaining work is completed by D alone in 9 \({1 \over 2}\) days. D alone can complete the original work in:
A
18 daysB
15 daysC
25 daysD
20 daysQuestion 67
Arithmetic
A person bought a rectangular piece of land whose length and breadth are in the ratio 7 : 5. If the cost of fencing the land is ₹2,880 at the rate of ₹15/m, then what is the length of the land?
A
56 mB
40 mC
60 mD
84 mQuestion 68
Arithmetic
The value of \(\frac{{{{\left( {251} \right)}^3} + {{\left( {249} \right)}^3}}}{{25.1 \times 25.1 - 624.99 + 24.9 \times 24.9}}\) is 5 × 10 k , where the value of k is :
A
4B
6C
3D
5Question 69
Arithmetic
A train can cross a tunnel of length 600 m in 54 seconds, and it can cross a 350 m long bridge in 36 seconds. Which of the following statements is/are correct? (i) The speed of the train is 60 km/h. (ii) The length of the train is 150 m
A
Only statement (ii)B
Only statement (i)C
Neither statement (i) nor (ii)D
Both statements (i) and (ii)Question 70
Arithmetic
The ages of two persons P and Q are in the ratio 5 : 7. Eight years ago, the ratio of P and Q was 7 : 13. The present ages of P and Q, respectively, are:
A
15 and 21 yearsB
20 and 28 yearsC
21 and 15 yearsD
12 and 13 yearsQuestion 71
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. Angad says that / he follows / his exercise regimen strictly / and that helping to him stay fit.
A
his exercise regimen strictlyB
Angad says thatC
he followsD
and that helping to him stay fit.Question 72
Comprehension
Parts of the given sentence have been given as options. One of them contains a grammatical error. Select the option that has the error. I am sure that Vasu is not going to returned the money that he owes you.
A
returnedB
I am sureC
he owes youD
not going toQuestion 73
Comprehension
The following sentence has been split into four segments. Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. The report said that / people who are eat meat / are at a higher risk / of fractures.
A
are at a higher riskB
people who are eat meatC
of fracturesD
The report said thatQuestion 74
Comprehension
Select the correctly spelt word.
A
ContinuoslyB
ContenuouslyC
ContinuouslyD
ContenewoslyQuestion 75
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. From these findings, we can ______ that the rate of crime is increasing in the city.
A
presupposeB
inferC
summariseD
presumeQuestion 76
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. The shops at the Indian airports have to ______ prices in Indian rupees.
A
displayB
convertC
traceD
tagQuestion 77
Comprehension
Select the INCORRECTLY spelt word.
A
SensibleB
CampatableC
AccessibleD
FeasibleQuestion 78
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. An outgoing, socially confident person
A
ExtrovertB
IntrovertC
BrooderD
SolitaryQuestion 79
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. Delay an event to a later date or time
A
PostponeB
PersevereC
PreserveD
PreponeQuestion 80
Comprehension
Select the option that can be used as a one-word substitute for the given group of words. A study of the human body
A
PhilanthropyB
PathologyC
PhysiologyD
PhilologyQuestion 81
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To get out of hand
A
To lose courageB
To act irrespons blyC
To become uncontrollableD
To be indecisiveQuestion 82
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Enthusiasm
A
ExcitementB
LethargyC
PassionD
DevotionQuestion 83
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank. Besides having a good academic record, it is important that you learn how to face an interview with ______ and self-confidence.
A
counselB
easeC
experienceD
adaptationQuestion 84
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Monotonous
A
ModifiedB
VariedC
BoringD
FluctuatedQuestion 85
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the given word. Deny
A
BlockB
PreventC
AcceptD
CheckQuestion 86
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined word in the given sentence. He became the first Indian to be invited to perform at the advantageous Maple Theatre in Canada.
A
prestigiousB
inauspiciousC
heterogeneousD
multifariousQuestion 87
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option that can substitute the underlined segment in the given sentence. If there is no need to substitute it, select ‘No substitution required’. If she likes the scenery, she will paint it.
A
No substitution requiredB
If she likeC
If she had likedD
If she is likingQuestion 88
Comprehension
Select the option that will improve the underlined part of the given sentence. In case no improvement is needed, select 'No improvement required'. I have never see anything like this before.
A
never saw anythingB
never seen anythingC
never saw somethingD
No improvement requiredQuestion 89
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. Down in the dumps
A
In a high spiritB
In a depressed state of mindC
In a state of furyD
In a very happy moodQuestion 90
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate synonym of the given word. Imperial
A
PaternalB
SovereignC
God-fearingD
AncestralQuestion 91
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.
A
soB
becauseC
orD
butQuestion 92
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.
A
byB
withC
ofD
fromQuestion 93
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.
A
strongB
powerfulC
daringD
thoughtfulQuestion 94
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.
A
triedB
tryingC
tryD
had triedQuestion 95
Comprehension
Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.
A
trackB
routeC
pathD
road